Carroll 250 Event: “Just South of Gettysburg” 162nd Corbit’s Charge Anniversary Event

Each June, the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table and other historical groups commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster’s streets and within surrounding Carroll County, MD. The annual event exhibits a great experience for visitors of all ages.

This year’s event features:
Guided Tours of the Corbit’s Charge Sites Living History Displays
Memorial Service Graveside Memorial Service
Children’s Activities
Speaker Programs
Historical Artifacts
String Band Concert

The paramount activity is a memorial service held at the Corbit’s Charge Monument (Located at Court Place, by the Historic Courthouse). This service recognizes the sacrifice of the Civil War era civilians of Westminster as well as the soldiers of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This service concludes at the graveyard of Westminster’s Ascension Episcopal Church located at 23 N. Court St. with the laying of wreaths on the graves of 2 Civil War Veterans: 1 st Lt. John Murray, Co. E 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate, killed during Corbit’s Charge) and Samuel Butler Co. C 32nd Inf. U.S.C.T. (Union).

So, please join the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable and fellow historical groups in attendance at the 2025 Corbit’s Charge event to honor and commemorate the Civil War history in Carroll County, MD.